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    Archive for November, 2010

    • Fiona’s Blog: An Ode to Harry Potter’s Hermione, Nerd-Chic Heroine

      By Fiona Lowenstein | November 30th, 2010 | 0 comments

      High school junior and guest blogger Fiona Lowenstein shouts out to J.K. Rowling’s heroine, Hermione Granger.

      Tags: culture, Fiona's blog, Harry Potter, media
      Posted in Rachel's Blog | No Comments »

    • Real GirlTip #3: Use Your BFF Voice

      By Rachel Simmons | November 28th, 2010 | 0 comments

      Listen to Rachel’s advice on how to use positive self-talk to deal with negative thoughts.

      Tags: BFF Voice, featured, Real GirlTip
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    • Atlanta Journal Constitution, When Saying “No” Makes You a Mean Mom

      By Melissa Hardy | November 27th, 2010 | 0 comments

      During her recent book tour, Rachel spoke to the Atlanta Journal Constitution about the challenges parents confront when setting limits for their…

      Tags: media, Parenting
      Posted in Rachel in the Media | No Comments »

    • Fiona’s Blog: Should Parents Photoshop Kids’ School Pictures?

      By Fiona Lowenstein | November 22nd, 2010 | 1 comment

      High school junior and guest blogger Fiona Lowenstein examines the new trend of parents photoshopping school pictures, and reflects on her own experience embracing imperfection.

      Tags: body image, media, Self-Esteem
      Posted in Blogs, Rachel's Blog | 1 Comment »

    • Mean Girls, Good Girls — How About Strong Girls? The Mercury News

      By Melissa Hardy | November 20th, 2010 | 0 comments

      Rachel recently spoke to the Mercury News about empowering girls through her workshops with the Girls Leadership Institute.  Hear what…

      Posted in Rachel in the Media | No Comments »

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    • Fiona’s Blog: Maybe SHE’S Just Not That Into YOU (or: Stupid Hook-up Stereotypes)

      January 23rd, 2012

      Guest blogger and high school senior Fiona Lowenstein is sick of seeing girls depicted as hopeless romantics after random hook ups…what happens when she’s just not that into him?

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